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Thursday's decisive second-leg matches see Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk needing to overturn first-leg deficits to reach the Europa League and Conference League finals.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow in a penalty shootout to secure their place in the Russian Cup Super Final. They will face Spartak Moscow on May 24 at Luzhniki Stadium.
Ollie Watkins' crucial goal leveled Aston Villa with Nottingham Forest in a Europa League playoff, while SC Freiburg made significant progress. Four teams fight to overturn first-leg deficits in European competition.
Ollie Watkins scores for Aston Villa, leveling the aggregate score against Nottingham Forest in their Europa League encounter. Get the latest updates and match details.
Aston Villa must overturn a 1-0 deficit against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League return leg. Belgian internationals Tielemans, Onana, and Sels feature in the high-stakes encounter.
Aston Villa must overturn a 1-0 deficit against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final return leg. The match features key Belgian internationals on both sides.
A 34-year-old woman died during an aesthetic procedure for spider veins on her legs at a clinic in Americana, São Paulo. The case is under investigation as a
Middlesbrough have reported Southampton to the EFL after allegedly catching an analyst spying on their training. The incident echoes the 2019 'spygate' scandal involving Leeds United.
The second leg of the Russian Cup RPL Path final between Krasnodar and Dynamo Moscow ended 0-0 after regular time. The aggregate score remains level, sending the tie to extra time or penalties to decide who faces Spartak Moscow in the Superfinal.
Dynamo Moscow's Dmitry Skopintsev made a crucial face save in the 87th minute to deny Krasnodar a goal, keeping the Russian Cup final path match scoreless at 0-0.
Four clubs, including Aston Villa and Shakhtar Donetsk, must overturn first-leg deficits to reach the Europa League and Conference League finals. A look at the crucial Thursday night ties.
Musician Eduardo de Souza Oliveira (Dubarranco) was shot four times, suffering fractures and permanent radial nerve damage. His 4-year-old daughter was
Aston Villa trail Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the Europa League return leg. Youri Tielemans, celebrating his birthday, saw a crucial header go wide as the hosts pushed for a leveler.
Follow the Europa League and Conference League semi-final second legs as Aston Villa, SC Freiburg, RC Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk seek to overturn first-leg deficits. Key match updates include Palace vs Shakhtar and an early red card for Braga.
Middlesbrough officials intercepted a suspected Southampton spy outside their training facility ahead of their crucial Championship playoff semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium.
Aston Villa must overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League final return match. Belgian internationals Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, and Matz Sels are key figures for their respective sides.
Watch the Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano Conference League semi-final second leg live on May 7 at 22:00 MSK. Rayo Vallecano leads 1-0 from the first match. Stream available on Okko via Championat.
Spartak Moscow captain Roman Zobnin has set a new club record for most matches played against rivals CSKA in the 21st century, following his 18th derby appearance in the Russian Cup final.
Alemao's goal gives Estrasburgo a 1-0 advantage over Rayo Vallecano in their Conference League semifinal first leg. Follow the live action as both teams battle for a spot in the final.
Luke Littler secures a dramatic victory over Michael van Gerwen in a deciding leg during Premier League Darts Night 14 in Leeds. He will now face Luke Humphries in the next round.